Shemar

Shemar is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Shemar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shemar

Shemar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shemar first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #594 in 2001, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 2,366 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shemar in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#594 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Shemar in 2024
12
Total since 1880
2,366

Shemar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1962 in 2003
Babies named Shemar in 2022
3
Total since 1996
50

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shemar mean?

The meaning of Shemar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shemar a boy or girl name?

Shemar is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shemar?

Shemar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shemar?

Shemar first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #594 in 2001, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].